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Just some helpful advice for those looking to buy a 2005 D3.
 
Just some helpful advice for those looking to buy a 2005 D3.
  
In 2005, the Land Rover factory sent out a number of Base 7 Seater models with "S" badges on the tailgate, instead of no badge.
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In 2005, the Land Rover factory sent out a number of Base 7 Seater models with "S" badges on the tailgate, instead of no model badge.
  
 
This has lead to confusion on the second hand market as a number of these D3s are being advertised and sold as being "S" models when they are not.
 
This has lead to confusion on the second hand market as a number of these D3s are being advertised and sold as being "S" models when they are not.
  
 
The easiest way to identify a genuine "S" is from the additional equipment over the Base 7 Seater
 
The easiest way to identify a genuine "S" is from the additional equipment over the Base 7 Seater
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== Differences in equipment ==
  
 
An "S" has as standard from the factory, over and above the Base 7 Seater:
 
An "S" has as standard from the factory, over and above the Base 7 Seater:
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The Hi-line head unit could not be specified as an option on the Base 7 Seater and is a very involved retrofit.
 
The Hi-line head unit could not be specified as an option on the Base 7 Seater and is a very involved retrofit.
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==Head units==
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===Hi-line===
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Hi-line stereo head unit ("S" model):
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http://www.disco3.co.uk/gallery/albums/userpics/11468/wiki1_disco%20electrics%20014.jpg
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Notes: phone button on right hand side, phone-type alphanumeric keypad to left of screen, marked 6CD-465 above screen.
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===Low-line===
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Low-line stereo head unit (Base 7 Seater):
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http://www.disco3.co.uk/gallery/albums/userpics/10483/wiki1_2006_0208Image0001.JPG
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Notes: 1-6 buttons underneath screen, no phone button

Latest revision as of 10:07, 14 October 2013

Just some helpful advice for those looking to buy a 2005 D3.

In 2005, the Land Rover factory sent out a number of Base 7 Seater models with "S" badges on the tailgate, instead of no model badge.

This has lead to confusion on the second hand market as a number of these D3s are being advertised and sold as being "S" models when they are not.

The easiest way to identify a genuine "S" is from the additional equipment over the Base 7 Seater

Differences in equipment

An "S" has as standard from the factory, over and above the Base 7 Seater:

  • 18" alloy wheels
  • Rear PDC
  • Cruise Control
  • Xenon Headlights (2005 model year)
  • Headlamp washer jets
  • Front and rear mudflaps
  • Cold climate pack:
    • Heated front screen
    • Heated front and row 2 seats
    • Heated washer jets
  • Hi-ICE pack:
    • Hi-line in-dash 6 CD changer head unit
    • 8 speaker Harman Kardon audio
    • Steering wheel audio controls
  • Bright pack (2006 model year):
    • Front fog lamps
    • Auto dimming (electrochromatic) rear view mirror
    • Automatic headlights
    • Rain sensing wipers
    • Puddle and footwell lights

Although some of these were available as factory fitted options on a Base 7 Seater or can be retrofitted or added as accessories, the main pointer to identify a Base 7 Seater is the audio system which is fitted.

The Hi-line head unit could not be specified as an option on the Base 7 Seater and is a very involved retrofit.

Head units

Hi-line

Hi-line stereo head unit ("S" model):

wiki1_disco%20electrics%20014.jpg

Notes: phone button on right hand side, phone-type alphanumeric keypad to left of screen, marked 6CD-465 above screen.

Low-line

Low-line stereo head unit (Base 7 Seater):

wiki1_2006_0208Image0001.JPG

Notes: 1-6 buttons underneath screen, no phone button